@article{ref1,
title="Overweight and the sexual assault forensic medical examination: A pressing problem",
journal="Journal of forensic and legal medicine",
year="2013",
author="Kramer, Kathy",
volume="20",
number="4",
pages="207-210",
abstract="This paper examines the problems faced by forensic physicians assessing overweight victim/survivors of sexual assault, using sample cases and reviewing the literature. This under-researched area is a minefield of practical difficulties and unanswered questions, with the need for solutions becoming more pressing as overweight becomes more common. Overweight has the potential to alter injury patterns; the way forensic medical examinations are conducted; and injury and specimen interpretation. Pertinent questions include whether the &quot;cushion effect&quot; noted in motor vehicle accidents is relevant to sexual assault and how obesity-related comorbidities affect our ability to age injuries. Practical problems include positioning the client safely, obtaining clear views of areas of interest, and taking high-quality specimens. Although overweight victims appear to be uncommon in sexual assault services, as the obesity epidemic progresses clinicians will need to address these issues.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1752-928X",
doi="10.1016/j.jflm.2012.07.013",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jflm.2012.07.013"
}